Design Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Design Engineer (Fintech): Develop and prototype spend management tools for SMEs, bridging design and engineering with AI-assisted design-to-code workflows. Focus on rapid prototyping, evolving design systems, and delivering high-quality frontend code for web and mobile products.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s fastest growing fintech company focused on serving established SMEs, a major underserved market segment.

What you will do

• Prototype and validate user experiences rapidly using Figma and AI-assisted tools.
• Translate high-fidelity designs into functional frontend code for web and mobile products.
• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Define and champion best practices for the design engineer role and design-to-code workflows.
• Mentor team members and contribute to growing design engineering capabilities.
• Continuously explore new tools and techniques in AI-assisted design and development.

Requirements

• Location: Hybrid work based in London, UK
• English: B2 level or higher
• Portfolio demonstrating responsive web and/or native mobile app design and frontend development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and frontend testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
• Experience with design systems, accessibility, and inclusive design principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in ambiguous, creative environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with end-to-end testing tools like Playwright or Cypress.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design-to-code tools such as GitHub Copilot and Figma Dev Mode MCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Full onboarding and continuous development support.
• Private health cover and pension contributions.
• Discretionary bonus scheme and life assurance.
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Regular social activities and collaborative team culture.

Hiring process

• Intro call with hiring team member.
• Video call with Head of Design and portfolio discussion.
• Portfolio review with design, engineering, and product team members.
• Home design/engineering task showcasing product thinking and AI use.
• Culture interview with an independent team member evaluating values and decision-making.